There is one petrol, and one diesel engine – both have 150 hp, but the choice of a six speed manual or seven speed DSG dual clutch gearbox.

The 1.4 litre petrol unit features Volkswagen’s Active Cylinder Technology (ACT) which can deactivate two of the four cylinders for enhanced fuel economy, with a claimed combined cycle of 60.1 mpg. However, the popular 2.0 TDI engine, can return 68.9 on the combined cycle.